Lecturer in Public Health

The post-holder will work in our public health team in the Directorate of Allied and Public Health in the School of health and Society and should have the ability to teach across both the public health degree apprenticeship and post graduate courses, undertake a leadership role, support curriculum development, and engage with the wider academic team.  

We are particularly interested in applicants who have demonstratable success in securing external research funding, evidence of peer reviewed output/s at Research Excellence Framework 3* standard in international journals or equivalent and contribution to the research environment and impact.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on 2nd May 2025.  If you have any research papers/articles to support your application please upload these along with your CV.

Please reach out to hrresourcing@salford.ac.uk with any questions!

Key responsibilities and requirements

• Design and deliver a range of teaching materials and modules, as well as setting, marking and assessing work
• Opportunity to programme lead or take on other leadership roles and responsibilities.
• Supervise student projects, including, where appropriate, PGT, field trips and placements
• Extend, transform and apply knowledge acquired from scholarship to learning, research and contribute to research environment and impact.
• Promote equality and diversity for students and staff and sustain an inclusive and supportive study and work environment in accordance with University policy

A bit about our School or department

With over 8,000 students we are the largest School at the University, with colleagues and students from all over the world. We are a forward-thinking, dynamic school with a commitment to lifelong learning and real-world impact.

We offer programmes across a range of subject areas including counselling, nursing and midwifery, allied and public health, psychology, sociology, social work and social policy, policing and criminology, and sport.

Through our interdisciplinary research network and three research centres, we focus on improving health, social and individual outcomes. 

We are part of the global healthcare community and collaboration is at the heart of what we do, working with a wide range of industry partners locally, regionally and globally. 

By joining us, you will become part of a wide network of professionals, sharing knowledge and expertise.  Like us, you will be passionate and committed and will be part of our ambitious journey, to shape the health professionals, community and social leaders of the future.  

What’s in it for you? (150 words)

Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme

Generous annual leave – An impressive 32 days leave, plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!

Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and hybrid working, subject to business requirements.

Professional development - a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential.

The perks! MySalford, our online employee portal, offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts.

Wellbeing – your wellbeing is our priority. We have a wide range of dedicated services and facilities to support your mental and physical health.

For more information and to apply for this vacancy, please visit universityofsalford.tal.net/vx/appcentre-ext/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/3/opp/2992-Lecturer-in-Public-Health/en-GB

At the University of Salford we are committed to an inclusive approach to promoting equality and diversity.

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